PCE001/ Carnival of Venice/
Carnival of Venice / Arr. Podmore / Score
This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A
Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is
suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned
percussion and beginners on many instruments. Teachers' notes, available as a
free PDF download, give
ideas for using this ensemble as a basis for improvisation & composition.
Custom prepared packs and any transposition can be supplied by email. Contact
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Carnival of Venice - 2. 'Get Creative' with it!
(Downloadable PDF Text)
The Carnival of Venice tune may be familiar as the song, "My hat it has three
corners". This tune has been used by numerous composers as a theme on which to
base sets of instrumental variations, so we are in good company if we use it as
a way into improvisation in the classroom! These teachers' notes can be used in
conjunction with online playback of individual parts, making the activities easy
for non-specialist teachers to explore in the classroom.
PDF Teachers Notes:
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PCE003/ Mozart Minuetto Allegretto/
Minuetto Allegretto / Mozart /
This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A
Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is
suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned
percussion and beginners on many instruments.
Custom prepared packs and any transposition can be supplied by email. Contact
PCE004/ Handel: Minuet for the Royal Fireworks/ Score
Minuet for the Royal Fireworks
/ Handel -Listen
This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A
Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is
suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned
percussion and beginners on many instruments. Teachers' notes, available as a
free download, give
ideas for using this ensemble as a basis for improvisation & composition.
Custom prepared packs and any transposition can be supplied by email. Contact
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Minuet for the Royal Fireworks -2. 'Get Creative' with it!
(Downloadable PDF Text)
Explore rhythmic improvisation with this 'outdoor' music. These teachers' notes
can be used in conjunction with online playback of individual parts, making the
activities easy for non-specialist teachers to explore in the classroom.
See Get Creative in the Classroom
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PCE005/ Portsmouth/
Portsmouth / Arr. Podmore
-Listen
This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A
Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is
suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned
percussion and beginners on many instruments. Teachers' notes, available as a
free PDF download, give
ideas for using this ensemble as a basis for improvisation & composition.
Custom prepared packs and any transposition can be supplied by email. Contact.
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Portsmouth - 2. 'Get Creative' with it! (Downloadable PDF
Text)
Improvising rhythmic and melodic accompaniments and new melodies. Presented with
the non-specialist teacher in mind.
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PDF Teachers Notes:
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PCE006/ Schubert: A German Dance/ Score
A German Dance / Schubert
-Listen
This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A
Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is
suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned
percussion and beginners on many instruments. Teachers' notes, available as a
free PDF download, give
ideas for using this ensemble as a basis for improvisation & composition.
Custom prepared packs and any transposition can be supplied by email. Contact
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A German Dance - 2. 'Get Creative' with it! (PDF Text)
Working in 3/See Get Creative in the Classroom
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PCE007/ Two Folk Dances/
Two Folk Dances / Traditional
-Listen
This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A
Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is
suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned
percussion and beginners on many instruments.
Custom prepared packs and any transposition can be supplied by email. Contact
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PCE008/ Sloop John B / Score
This piece is a very good focus for rhythmic improvisation. Keep the rhythmic
interest going during long notes and rests in the melody part.
Sloop John B /Traditional
-Listen
This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very
easy additional parts (A Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant
recorder, etc.. Part M2 is suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is
suitable for tuned percussion and beginners on many instruments.
Custom prepared packs and any transposition can be supplied by email. Contact
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PCE009/ Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs
The second tune also offers scope for an improvised rhythm part.
Two 'Elvis Presley' Folk Songs
-Listen
This is a 3-part arrangement (M-Parts), with very easy additional parts (A
Parts). The melody line (M1) is suitable for descant recorder, etc.. Part M2 is
suitable for 1st year violin or clarinet. Part A1 is suitable for tuned
percussion and beginners on many instruments.
Custom prepared packs and any transposition can be supplied by email. Contact
Pieces in this section have all been used in classes with a
wide range of abilities. They can be supplied with letter or solfa names added,
if required. Custom Arrange / Print
Several pieces on the Flexible Ensembles page may also be of interest,
particularly in conjunction with our custom arrangement and printing service.